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Saturday Sessions: Mavis Staples performs “Change”

Soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples has already won multiple Grammys. But she’s not resting on her laurels: she’s taking on tribute concerts, a tour, and a brand new album. Staples performs three songs off the new album, “We Get By.” Source

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Universal Music fire may have destroyed irreplaceable music heritage

The 2008 fire on Universal Studios’ famed backlot was deemed a tragedy by movie lovers. But this week, The New York Times Magazine reported that the fire may have destroyed a staggering swath of music history. The fire reportedly consumed a vault containing the irreplaceable master recordings of an estimated half million songs – including works from Ella Fitzgerald, Chuck Berry, and Elton John. Universal Music disputes the article. Anthony Mason reports. Source

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Meet the ocean cleanup company that’s removed 4.7 million pounds of trash

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans this week to eliminate single-use plastics nationwide as early as 2021. While lawmakers are taking action on land, two surfers from Florida are also fighting the battle on the water. Ocean cleanup company 4ocean has removed 4.7 million pounds of trash from the water since 2017 — and in the process, has created more than 300 jobs. Jamie Wax reports. Source

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